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In Mourning

Right in the feels.

Scientists Have Coined a Devastating New Term for Not Being Able to See the Stars at Night

A new study that analyzed tens of thousands worth of observations made by the human eye found that stars are fading from view much faster than expected.

Sidereal Sadness

"... Light pollution is increasing, notwithstanding the countermeasures purportedly put in operation to limit it."

Stars Are Disappearing From the Night Sky, Scientists Warn

The widespread adoption of colder, bluer LEDs may not be worth the energy it saves if it causes so much disruption to the environment and our own lives.

Feeling Blue

"This trend is widely increasing the risk of harmful effects to ecosystems."

Scientists Have Bad News About All These Energy Efficient LEDs

Images taken from satellites reveal that a massive amount of electricity is being wasted just to illuminate cities overnight.

Shine Bright

"We waste tremendous resources on light that goes out into space and doesn't do anyone any good."

City Uses Satellite to Measure Wasted Energy

Energy-saving efforts are backfiring in a surprising way. 

Energy-Saving LED Light Bulbs Are Contributing to Light Pollution

The Effects of Light Pollution on the Environment

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